Location: London

England, United Kingdom

Sovereign State: United Kingdom

Country: England

Region: Greater London

Settled by Romans: c.43 AD (as Londinium)

Counties: City of London & Greater London

Districts: City of London & 32 boroughs

Government

• Type: Devolved authority

• Body: Greater London Authority

• Elected body: London Assembly

• Mayor: Sadiq Khan (L)

• London Assembly: 14 constituencies

• UK Parliament: 73 constituencies

• European Parliament: London constituency

Area

• Greater London: 1,572 km (607 sq mi)

• Urban: 1,737.9 km (671.0 sq mi)

• Metro: 8,382 km (3,236 sq mi)

Elevation: 35 m (115 ft)

Population (2016)

• Greater London: 8,787,892

• Density: 5,590/km (14,500/sq mi)

• Urban: 9,787,426

• Metro: 14,040,163

Demonym(s): Londoner Cockney (colloquial)

GVA (2016)

• Total: £396 billion (US$531 billion)

• Per capita: £45,046 (US$60,394)

Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC)

• Summer (DST): British Summer Time (UTC+1)

Postcode areas: 22 areas E, EC, N, NW, SE, SW, W, WC, BR, CR, DA, EN, HA, IG, KT, RM, SM, TW, UB, WD (CM, TN; partially)

Area code(s): 9 area codes 020, 01322, 01689, 01708, 01737, 01895, 01923, 01959, 01992

Police: City of London Police and Metropolitan Police

International airports: Heathrow (LHR) City (LCY) Outside Greater London: Gatwick (LGW) Stansted (STN) Luton (LTN) Southend (SEN)

GeoTLD: .london

Website: london.gov.uk

Top Things to do in London

Top Restaurants in London

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The 7 Best Operas in London, England

April 7, 2022 Tambra Mccollister

The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
Restaurants in London

1. Philharmonia Orchestra

6 Chancel Street, London SE1 0UX England +44 20 3651 1690 http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/

Excellent

80%

Good

20%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 5 reviews

2. Royal Opera House

Bow Street, London WC2E 9DD England +44 20 7304 4000 [email protected] http://www.roh.org.uk/

Excellent

76%

Good

18%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,908 reviews

Experience all the Royal Opera House has to offer – stunning performances from The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, delicious food and drink, inspiring interactive events and a perfect place to relax in the heart of Covent Garden.

Reviewed By J8429MBphilipb - Toronto, Canada

Great backstage tour from our guide, the fabulous and mighty Amandine: I've been to the ROH many many times, and it was super interesting to see the areas behind the scenes for a change, and how everything is managed and set up. Highly recomended!

3. Opera Holland Park

Holland Park Kensington High St, London W8 6LU England +44 300 999 1000 [email protected] http://www.operahollandpark.com/

Excellent

63%

Good

25%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 51 reviews

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4. English National Opera

London Coliseum St. Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4ES England +44 20 7845 9300 [email protected] https://www.eno.org/

Excellent

50%

Good

19%

Satisfactory

15%

Poor

Terrible

16%

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 26 reviews

Reviewed By Davidfirving - Ardrossan, United Kingdom

I saw the Mikado on Friday. Jonathan Miller is now gone. What a privilege to see his production once again. Unforgettable.

5. Bac Opera

Lavender Hill Sw11, London England +44 20 7223 2223 http://www.bac.org.uk/

Opera theater and host to the BAC Opera Festival every May.

6. Villa in Canto - Lauderdale House

Lauderdale House Highgate Hill Highgate Hill, London N6 5HG England +44 7786 038761 [email protected] http://www.villaincanto.eu/

This is a brand new way to enjoy the world of opera. Set in exclusive, elegant locations the evening is presented in the style of the old music rooms, where the proximity of the performers to the audience helps to amplify the emotion and transform the drama into reality. A glass of Italian wine will be offered to the conclusion, chatting and hobnobbing with the artists.

7. London Opera

235 Shaftesbury Avenue Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, London WC2H 8EP England +39 377 965 0525

Excellent

50%

Good

50%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Location: London

Top Things to do in London

Top Restaurants in London

Countries

The 7 Best Operas in London, England

1. Philharmonia Orchestra

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2. Royal Opera House

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Reviewed By J8429MBphilipb - Toronto, Canada

3. Opera Holland Park

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4. English National Opera

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Reviewed By Davidfirving - Ardrossan, United Kingdom

5. Bac Opera

6. Villa in Canto - Lauderdale House

7. London Opera

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